Grad Class of 2006
BSYS Teacher Training Class 2009

"This program offers so much more than learning beautiful yoga postures. Jenny and Blair take students on a journey of personal understanding, which is a true gift of consciousness. I am grateful to be continuously learning with these amazing individuals. Two Thumbs Way Up!!!!"
-Karen Furneaux-- 2-time World Champion, 3-time Olympian

Breathing Space Yoga Teacher Training

~200-hour intensive program
~graduates are eligible for a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registry (vinyasa-based yoga)
~one-on-one mentor assigned to support you throughout the program
~weekend classes allow you to study without disrupting your weekday schedule
~ideal for those who want to teach yoga and for those who simply wish to deepen their personal yoga journey

The Breathing Space Yoga Teacher Training program is an intensive 200-hour program designed to provide you with a world class standard of training. Delivered over a period of nine months (one weekend a month), the program is based on a carefully designed blend of hands-on training and home study.

The curriculum is strongly rooted in the physical, with a focus on developing a vinyasa flow practice. Through discussion of the history of yoga, various lineages of the tradition are addressed—from Ashtanga, Anusara to Tantra and more.

The main orientation of the program is directed toward guiding participants through an inner excavation of their deepest self—understanding the patterns behind lifestyle habits and relationship choices. Through this work you will learn to listen to the longing of your heart that you may create the life you were born to live.

An important feature of the program is the mentorship component. Upon registration, you will be partnered with a mentor who is a graduate of the Breathing Space Yoga Teacher Training program. Your mentor will be a valuable resource and will be available to you for monthly check-ins and ongoing support.

In addition to earning your Breathing Space Yoga Teacher certification, as a graduate you will also be eligible for the 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registry in vinyasa-based yoga. Whether you are looking for an intensive yoga teacher training experience that will call you to a higher standard, or seeking to deepen your own personal yoga journey, the Breathing Space Yoga Teacher Training program may be for you!

Our Lead Facilitators

Jenny Kierstead and Blair Abbass offer wisdom that has been gained from years of study in yoga, meditation and personal mastery. Jenny’s rich experience in the school system along with her years of discovery of and vigorous research into the body, mind, breath in combination with the human drive for transformation brings a unique depth to her teaching style.

Blair draws from his 30 plus years in the school system and his participation in many meditation retreats throughout North America. Having grown up in a multicultural family in Cape Breton, Blair shares light humor and deep understanding through his teachings.

Our Teacher Training Team

Guest Teachers:
Sandra Ryan, Breathing Space Yoga Studio
Rev. David Hart, Bedford United Church

Assistants:
Amy Publicover--anatomy teacher
Sandra Ryan

Mentors:
Michelle Hicks
Amy Publicover
Sandra Ryan
Margot Schelew
Sandy Lund
Holly Althouse


2010
Sept. 18-19th
Oct. 23-24th
Nov. 13-14th
Dec. 11-12th
2011
Jan. 8-9th
Feb. 12-13th
Mar. 5-6th
April 9-10th
May 14-15th -- Graduation
Your investment is $2800.00+hst (manual and anatomy workbook included)

2010 Program
Begins Sept. 18th. Enrollment is limited and we are currently accepting applications.


To apply for the 2010 program, send completed application
form (.pdf) or (.rtf) to:

info@breathingspaceyogastudio.ca
OR
Breathing Space Yoga Studio
Teacher Training Program
143 Spinnaker Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3N-3C3

DESCRIPTION:



Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology (20 hours)

Teaching Methodology (20 hours)
• The history of yoga
• Yoga philosophy- the Sutras and Bhagavad Gita
• The art of effective teaching
• Teacher/student relationships
• Modifications for special conditions
• Assisting for alignment

Teaching Practicum (100 hours)
• Asanas
• Energy science
• Bandhas
• Mudras
• Pranayama
• Guided meditation and visualizations
• Yoga Nidra—deep relaxation
• Prayer and kirtan
• Japa meditation

The Business of Yoga & Other Topics (10 hours)
• Ethics, privacy and the role of the yoga teacher
• Yoga business development
• Working with special populations
• Building a fulfilling personal practice

Practicum Teaching (30 hours)

Self-Directed Study and Reflection (30 hours)
• The self-directed study focuses on a
field of study of your choosing.



Breathing space has created a sound business model for operating a successful studio and cultivating vibrant yoga communities through experience and research. For information regarding franchise opportunities, contact Jenny at:
info@breathingspaceyogastudio.ca
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